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No. 9 Tennessee Pulls Away Late to Beat Texas A&M 22-7 Behind 5 Cooper Ranvier Field Goals
Cooper Ranvier’s career-high five field goals and a late touchdown pass lifted Tennessee, which held Texas A&M to 179 total yards.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, No. 8 Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 22-7 in College Station, Texas, as kicker Cooper Ranvier converted five field goals to lead the Volunteers to victory.
The Volunteers overcame adversity to improve their standing, while the Aggies struggled offensively throughout the matchup.
Limiting the Aggies to 179 total yards on 44 plays, the Volunteers' defense dominated the contest. "Defense took the life out of anything the Aggies wanted to do," the team said.
Texas A&M punted on its first four second-half possessions before turning the ball over on downs, while Tennessee capitalized on a roughing-the-passer penalty to extend its lead.
Bowl eligibility shapes both teams' outlooks: Texas A&M needs wins against Oklahoma and No. 6 Texas, while Tennessee must score touchdowns rather than field goals to secure a College Football Playoff spot.